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I've had an issue with the Sync infotainment system in my 2014 TC not accepting "set time" values. Very frustrating. It's clearly a software bug, as I think I discovered a "workaround" was to change the clock from 12-hr to 24-hr, and then back to 12-hr, and then the clock can be changed.
I even updated my version of sync to the latest version (a process involving downloading the firmware to a USB memory stick, and plugging that into the transit connect USB port while undergoing a special, half hour long procedure to get it to update).
Based on the clock not being able to be set as expected bug, not even fixed in the latest software, I'm not impressed at all by the Microsoft sync software used in the transit connect!

My 2014 XLT's window sticker (<- try clicking the hyperlink to see) lists "DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS" as an option. My thoughts if this truly is an option would be to find and study how a gen 2 transit connect worked which didn't have this daytime running lamp option, and seek to change your car to that specification. I would be hesitant to do something "custom" / non-OE, for fear of unexpected, unintended, undesirable side effects.
for what it's worth, my car also has "AUTO HEADLAMPS" option, but I haven't really warmed up to using it yet, for fear of it being too hard on the battery (I already had one episode of the battery being discharged to an extent that the vehicle required external charging before it would start... that wasn't too great.)
It has annoyed me how the instrument lights always seem to be on, regardless of whether the "main/night-time headlamps/external running lamps" are on vs. off, as I'm frankly just used to having that feedback of the instrument lights being on vs off to remind me of whether headlights are on vs off, and that feedback is not really working in this car. Granted, this is the first daytime running lights car I've owned, but it's dangerous to drive without remembering to turn on the main night-time headlights/running lights. The way the vehicle is set up, seems to make it difficult to remember to turn them on.
Another annoyance is that the instrument light illumination increase/decrease buttons don't seem to have any noticeable effect. Do other people's transit connects behave similarly, or might there be something wrong with mine?
The car is still relatively new to me. and I am still working on reading through the complete 300+ page owner's manual, if anyone has any tips on those items, would be much appreciated! And op, good luck with disabling the daytime running lights. If you do try something, or can learn something about the cars available that didn't have this option, please let us know what you learn.

I recently got a new used 2014 transit connect XLT, and it came with some aftermarket wheels installed, mostly with the style of non-locking lug nut shown in the attached picture, as well as some different looking lug nuts I think are probably aftermarket. Do these pictured lug nuts appear to be genuine/factory ford lug nuts?
If so, does anyone know what their part number is, so that I can order more that match?

I just bought a used 2014 XLT with tons of options, and it has the rear back-up camera with rear "barn doors". Here is how the back up camera view looks. It shows the top of the rear bumper and the trailer hitch receiver. I just noticed the view is "mirror image", so left and right are reversed. Anyhow, it's the first vehicle I've owned with back-up camera. Very nice feature, especially on a longer vehicle like the LWB transit connect, along with the proximity sensors to keep you from running into curbs and other obstacles.

Attached is a profile shot of the whispbar extrusion. It looks like I might be able to just rip one of the side flanges off using a tablesaw. With one side flange trimmed off, it would put the overall width at 39mm (just a bit over 1.5"). I'm not sure if I'll do this, though. For now, to make things waterproof, I cleaned things up underneath the tracks, and plugged/covered all the holes so that it's waterproof. The installation wasn't as clean as I'd have liked. Assuming a roof rack install shop did this work, it's a cautionary tale to be careful about who you use to install aftermarket roof racks! Looks like sheetmetal screws were just screwed into drilled holes. The sheetmetal looked a lot thicker than I was expecting.

I can't really answer your question, but can add that my 2014 XLT Wagon has rain sensing wipers. I'm pretty sure it was an option (and this XLT seems fairly loaded with options...). It's really handy for the misty seattle area. Putting the wiper stalk in "wipe/intermittent" mode lets the rain sensors figure how how to adjust the intermittent delay (and I believe, also the wiper speed) without having to fiddle with the manual control. Very nice feature! This car is new to me, haven't had it yet even 2 weeks. Good luck

By the way, here's a photo of the bench seat I just took, which shows the color. I think they are two-tone taupe + black? Apologies for image quality being grainy (as it was dark out - and a part of the bench seat is also folded down on this quick pic.)
The seats are in really amazing condition. I'd say "excellent" - the previous owner had them covered and protected. Since we're so close, it will be really easy to get together and you can see them in person.

Thanks for the info and relaying your thoughts, Windguy! I think you're right I'll need to remove the tracks and see what's going on underneath the tracks. For the time being, as a temporary measure to reduce water intrusion, I rolled up some pieces of gorilla tape, adhesive-side out, and rammed them into the holes that appeared to be drilled through the sheetmetal, but without any hardware. All the landing pad, tower, and crossbar/etc hardware that came mounted here appear to be "traditional" Yakima. Seems like it might be a heavier duty round profile bars. To be honest, I'm not sure we'll be using the rack much. If we can preserve it, in case we have future need for it, however, great. A bit hesitant to install a different track if it means drilling even more holes in the roof of this car.
GBL - the track material sure seems to be extruded aluminum. It's also got a black finish of some sort. I think I read in whispbar's literature that their tracks use a black powder coat - which seems plausible for mine, based on what I've seen.

That's amazing how close we are, art0925! You have a private message! look forward to having a neighborhood transit connect seat swapping party. Lol! (Happy to find another transit connect in my neighborhood!)

Bump to this thread, because I'd also like to know what's involved to swap between 2nd row bench and buckets on the 2nd gen 2014 transit connect Wagon XLT LWB?
I assumed it might be a bolt-in operation, but I guess assumptions can potentially get oneself in trouble.
In my particular case, we're talking about a leather bench seat that I'd rather replace with buckets. If anyone near greater seattle area has leather buckets they would like to sell me or trade me for my leather bench seat (in very good condition), let me know!